Through the Looking Glass is an empathy program created by an administrator struggling to jump-start culture change in her residential care community. This unique program challenges staff to put themselves in the shoes of the residents, by having staff simulate a diagnosis and live alongside residents.
The losses associated with moving into a long-term care setting are compounded for the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) population….
Respect, trust, humor, support—these are all things we share with our friends. We know our friend’s occupations, marital status, general…
The Life Story in dementia care is a person’s right to be known and be among people who care. To…
In long-term care, institution-directed dining is the old route. Steer your community in a new direction with self-directed dining. This infographic gives you…
When it comes to retaining staff in long-term care, taking the time to hire the right people is paramount. Use the carpenter’s framework: “measure twice—cut once.”
Working in long-term care is not for everyone. I am sure I am not the only person who has experienced the “Oh” reaction when you meet someone for the first time and are asked what you do for a living.
Created by an administrator struggling to jump-start culture change in her care community, Through the Looking Glass is a unique…
In this excerpt from his book, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care, Second Edition, Dr. Al Power re-frames…
Download this handy infographic on shifting your thinking away from the institutional model of care, and growing your organization into…